Charity Gala Dance 2021

All proceeds donated to charities working with dementias

Saturday 6th November 2021

Get an update on the total for the evening in 2018 here in Jacqui’s Soapbox

Originally planned for November 2020, the Pandemic stopped the planning in it’s tracks, moving this lovely evening of fun to 2021.

The first evening in 2016 raised over £7.3k, with the the 2018 event managing to beat that total raising 7.5k.  We are hoping that this year will see us beat those totals with our ticket sales, raffle & silent auction, all to raise money for charities working to benefit people living with dementias.

This year not only will the Alzheimer’s Society benefit from half of the money raised, but a small local charity, Living Words Arts will also benefit.

Take a look at the featured video from Living Words project & check out the star of the show.

Dreams - Sometimes amongst the  darker moments,  our own sadness of losing  someone slowly  we can create a moment, hold a moment and  perpetuate a simple dream to sustain  some happiness in them.

The Evening Starts

Enter the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral, walking through the ancient Christ Church Gate, or get dropped off by taxi to the door of the Cathedral Lodge.

The reception in the Kentish Barn will be from 18:00 with guests being served  a glass of bubbles as a wonderful welcome. Experiencing the wonderful voice of Jason Allen Sway – up close & personal, with his Swing & Michael Buble tribute vocals.

Starting the evening with a wonderful view of the Cathedral bathed in its Winter lights.

A wine table will be provided to allow our guests to order wine before the meal.

We will move to the beautiful Clagett Auditorium at 7pm, to hear a Welcome Speech, with dinner around 19:15.  Enjoying  a beautiful Menu for the evening produced by  the Cathedral Lodge kitchen .

There are three courses plus Coffee after the meal – with options available by request for those with special dietary requirements.

We are lucky enough to have the talented Andrew Paulproviding magical entertainment at our tables whilst the meals are being served.

Our favourite live music,  from BurstBand will be played from around 21:00  after coffees in the Kentish Barn.

The band will play popular music whilst we dance the night away until 11:30. Drawing the Raffle at the end of the evening with carriages collecting our guests at midnight.

Read Jacqui’s Blog on Why She Wanted to Organise a  Gala Dance

Read a Blog  story on  relating to someone living with  Dementia 

Parking

Charity Galadance 2021 – Remember you cannot park in the Cathedral grounds, the closest carpark & gate to the grounds is Queningate Gate.  Enjoy a walk through the memorial grounds to the Lodge, gates close before end of the evening. Returning to your car with a slight detour walking down to the Burgate.

Taxis are able to drive into the grounds for drop off and collection.  Gentlemen you will also be allowed to drop your lovely ladies at the door before parking offsite if necessary.

Jacqui will be at the door to welcome you to the evening & look forward to seeing you all dressing up for the occasion.

Please do check the the Facebook page where we have been posting details of the raffle etc.

Where can I stay?

Would you like to stay in the grounds? Receive a special rate from the Cathedral Lodge for guests attending the GalaDance – rooms need to be booked  in advance –  you  will need to call reception direct 01227 865350 to get this discount quoting that you are attending the GalaDance charity event.

Raffle Prizes  Donated & Sponsored by a variety of local businesses.

Are you interested in helping out – sponsor a prize or donate a voucher? Drop Jacqui an email & let her know – she is looking for generous donations or sponsorship of prizes for the Charity Raffle

Ideas include Vouchers for local restaurants  & Spas

Raffle Prize’s to be announced

We would really love it if people could donate prizes or money to go towards some amazing prizes mostly featuring companies from local area.

Take a look at the digital program with a list of the raffle prizes and sponsors.

Prizes

Silent Auction

  1. Neptune Bar £500 – Donated by – Neptune Bar
  2. Weekend Fly fishing in East Sussex – Sponsored by – Endevourcom
  3. Evening at the Marlow watching the Panto and a stay at Hampton by Hilton – Donated and Sponsored by – Marlow, EMS, Hampton by Hilton
  4. Evening meal and stay at The Dog – sponsored by Abraflex, FLS
  5. Hever Castle weekend retreat – sponsored by – Hawkinge House
  6. Trial Flight – Voucher and Teddy – Sponsor – Brookhurst Risk, Kent Recruitment

Raffle Prize – Physical

  1. Kingfisher Beer x2 Crate – Donated by Kingfisher Beer
  2. Biddenden Crate of wine – Donated by W Rye Tiling Ltd
  3. Waitrose Crate of wine – Donated by James Martin
  4. Chapledown Wine – Donated by The Grantsman
  5. Whal box – Hair dryer – Pink, Hair Dryer – Turquoise, Massager Hot and Cold, Travel Kettle, Scales – Digital blue, Hand Mixer
  6. As was is now – Framed large print – Donated by Trapeeze Recruitment
  7. Hedley Bashford – Framed print – Donated by Hedley Bashford
  8. Framed Painting – Donated by John Offen
  9. Framed Painting – Donated by Jacqui Offen
  10. Blended Therapies Hamper – Sponsored by PJ Sweeps
  11. Blended Therapied Hamper – Sponsored by North Pole
  12. Small Blended Therapies Box – Donated by Blended Therapies
  13. Secret Garden Hamper – Sponsored by Target First Aid
  14. Christmas Hamper –
  15. Christmas Hamper –
  16. Geering Hamper – Donated by Geerings
  17. Furley Page box of wine, umbrellas, mugs – Donated by Furley Page

Raffle Prizes Voucher

  1. Tickle a Tapir – Donated by Paradise Wildlife Park
  2. £50 Biddenden Voucher – Sponsored by Sponjem
  3. Big Cat Encounter – Donated by The Big Cat Sanctuary
  4. £200 Sheldon Spa – Sponsored by Robowatch (Group Two)
  5. Hythe Imperial Escape for 1 night – Sponsored by JWO Solutions
  6. Mid-week Golf for two at the Cave – Sponsored by Injection Development
  7. Tea for 2 at the Cave – Sponsored by Injection Development
  8. Kathton House – Sponsored by Sibley Pares
  9. Mount Ephraim – Sponsored by  JJS Parts
  10. £200 Swelling Matters – Sponsored by Regal Estates
  11. Meal for 2 The Dove – Donated by The Dove
  12. The Swan – Sponsored by RAP
  13. True Grip Experience x3 – Sponsored by Ovenden Tippers
  14. Broome Park
  15. Afternoon Golf Westgate – Emily Datlen – Injection Development
  16. Blagden Consultancy 3 hours of time – Donated by Blagden Consultancy
  17. Hush Heath Tour – Sponsored by  Aly Young Law
  18. The Ambrette Lunch for 2  – Pink Spaghetti
  19. Joes Bows – Sponsored by LTR Supplies
  20. Canterbury Cathedral Lodge stay for 2 – Donated by Cathedral Lodge
  21. 4 Ball Northforeland – Donated by Northforeland Golfclub and sponsored by Martin White

Read about the success of the last   Galadance 2016 here

Read about the success of the last   Galadance 2018 here